To monitor and inform on cross-Ontario activity on the poverty reduction agenda

Archive for June, 2008

Davenport Community Consultation (June 25, 2008)

The meeting had a good turnout of about 80 people, mostly community members and many people who worked in the community as well. There were sandwiches, fruit and beverages provided by The Stop Community Food Centre. The evening began with opening comments made by a variety of panel members including; Minister Matthews, Jonah Schein from [...]

MPP Consultation – Scarborough Guildwood

Hon Margarett R. Best, MPP (Scarborough–Guildwood)will be holding a consultation on the Ontario Poverty Reduction Plan When: July 2, 2008 Time: TBD Where: Scarborough Village Community Recreation Centre 3600 Kingston Rd., Scarborough, ON MAP

MPP Consultation – Peterborough (June 17)

Despite the limited publicity for a public meeting hosted by Jeff Leal, MPP (Peterborough) on June 17 at the city’s public library, interest in the meeting by word of mouth encouraged 50 people to come to express their belief that the provincial government does have a role in reducing poverty in Ontario. Three persons who [...]

Minister’s Consultation in Kitchener (June 19)

Approximately 70 people attended the poverty reduction consultation for Kitchener on Thursday, 19 June 2008, from 1-4 pm. It was held at the Lion’s Arena on Rittenhouse and Blockline Roads. Area Members of the Provincial Parliament in attendance were Hon John Milloy, MPP (Kitchener Centre), Leeanna Pendergast, MPP (Kitchener–Conestoga) and Elizabeth Witmer, MPP (Kitchener–Waterloo)r. Milloy [...]

Niagara Region Presentation (June 18)

On Wednesday morning, June 18 Marvyn Novick and Peter Clutterbuck of the SPNO presented the Policy Framework on Structural Priorities and Lead Policy Initiatives for Poverty Reduction in Ontario to a gathering in a Committee Room in the Niagara Regional Council building in St. Catharines.  About 30 participants attended from community groups, the municipal sector, faith, education [...]